France, Second Empire (1852-1870). - Lot 221

Lot n° 221
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France, Second Empire (1852-1870). - Lot 221
France, Second Empire (1852-1870). Officer's sword of the Imperial Guard model of 1860, privately made "DELACOUR in Paris". Mounting in gilded cast brass (remains of gilding), pommel decorated with an eagle on lightning bolts, the joint arc decorated with the crowned "N". The keyboard stamped with the large imperial arms on a background of four flags, counter-keyboard with pump system with the knob placed on the lower ferrule and decorated with oak and laurel branches surmounted by the title "Garde Impériale" on a sandblasted background, the underside marked in an oval "DELACOUR FOURBISSEUR BREVETE DE SA MAJESTE IMPERIALE à Paris" and numbered 116. Spindle in filigree horn. Natural leather tie present. Beautiful and strong blade of triangular section, white, without mark nor punch. Steel scabbard, white with small traces of oxidation flower of rust towards the sting, with a ring of suspension and symmetrical sting. 103,5 cm (blade 87 cm). (watermark of the fuse absent and the horn with small misses, the button which makes it possible to actuate the counter-keyboard is blocked, the blade refixed (button of riveting not in conformity), rather good state of conservation).
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